Disney greenlights “The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen,” the next installment of the Disney Channel/Disney+ musical franchise, marking a return about 18 years after the series’ last movie. Multiple outlets report that Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon are set to reprise their roles as Galleria and Chanel, respectively. TVLine and Variety say the film reunites additional original franchise talent, including Sabrina Bryan as Dorinda (reported as a special appearance) and Lynn Whitfield. Deadline adds that Debra Martin Chase, who executive produced the first three films, returns as an executive producer for the new installment. The project also introduces a new musical foursome, with sources describing new cast additions alongside the returning cast. Variety and Hollywood Reporter name Sophia Bush as joining the film. While ComingSoon.net focuses on which cast members return and notes that Kiely Williams is not part of the new film, the overall coverage agrees that the franchise is set to continue its themes of music, friendship, and a coming-of-age journey. Times of India reports the plot follows Galleria’s daughter and her friends as they travel to Africa for volunteer work.